GeoInformatic Unit - GIU

Honoured to be part of the World Water Day 2026 Celebration held on 16 May 2026 at Padang Kawad, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang. 💧🌍

The event, officiated by the Chief Minister of Penang State, was a tremendous success with more than 1,500 participants attending throughout the day. The celebration featured a wide range of engaging activities, including the Water Run, watercolour and painting competitions, exhibitions, educational booths, and community outreach programmes aimed at promoting water conservation and environmental sustainability.

We were delighted to represent the School of Humanities, USM through our exhibition booth, where we introduced the MSc Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (GeoDRR) and PhD in Disaster Risk Management programmes under DIGIHAZ. In addition, we also promoted the activities and contributions of the Malaysian Geographical Association in strengthening geographical education, research, and public engagement in Malaysia.

One of the key messages highlighted during this year’s celebration was the importance of reducing daily water consumption to below 250 litres per capita per day. It was truly inspiring to witness the strong public awareness and collective commitment towards sustainable water use and environmental responsibility. Every drop matters, and every small action contributes towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

A heartfelt thank you to all organisers, agencies, volunteers, students, and participants who contributed to the success of this meaningful programme. Together, let us continue working hand in hand to protect and conserve our precious water resources for generations to come. 💙

On 9 May 2026, 24 students from Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) visited Jerai Geopark for an immersive field experience in the mangrove ecosystem 🌿

Activities included:
🦀 Mangrove crab catching
🌱 Mangrove planting
🚣‍♂️ Kayaking through the mangrove forest
🌏 Learning about the ecological importance of mangroves and coastal conservation

More than just a field trip, this programme provided students with the opportunity to experience the mangrove environment firsthand and better appreciate its role in protecting coastlines, storing carbon, and supporting biodiversity.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this programme a meaningful and memorable experience 🙌

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📢 CALL FOR APPLICATION
🎓 Student Mobility Programme (Erasmus+ KA171)
📍 University of Alicante, Spain

We are pleased to invite applications from eligible USM students for a one-semester mobility programme (approximately 5 months), expected to commence in September/October 2026.

🔹 Eligibility:
* Active USM student
* Background in GIS / Engineering / Geomatics
* Able to commit for one semester
* Financial support provided under Erasmus+

📅 Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

📝 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/FVnSWyBFw5RkUeEGA

📞 For enquiries:
AP. Gs. Dr. Tan Mou Leong – [email protected]
Gs. Dr. Mohd Amirul Mahamud – [email protected]